Government, chiefs move to reclaim Osu Gbelenfo lands

Government officials and chiefs within the Greater Accra Region on May 8, 2026, conducted an inspection of state lands at Osu Gbelenfo, also known as the Osu Korle government lands, in the Klottey-Korle Constituency over a possible demolition exercise targeting structures occupied by squatters.

The inspection tour was led by Clemence Gyato, the government-appointed consultant overseeing the reclamation of encroached state lands.

The delegation included the Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Member of Parliament for La-Dade Kotopon Constituency, Naa Odoley Sowah, the Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle Constituency, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, The Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Duuti and the Deputy Director of the Lands Commission in charge of Public and Vested Land Management, Emmanuel Bentsil.

The chiefs from the Greater Accra Region were led by the President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Area, Oboade Notse King Professor Odaifio Welentsi III.

During the inspection exercise, Clemence Gyato told the delegation that the land belongs to the state and therefore must be reclaimed by government authorities.

He explained that squatters had taken over portions of the land, with many foreigners allegedly taking advantage of the area.

According to him, the area has also become a hub for criminal and illegal activities.

The Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, called for stakeholder engagement and a humane approach to any possible demolition exercise.

“Of course, there has to be stakeholder engagement. I think you've made it very clear that this is state land and there's an exercise ongoing,” she stated.

Referring to previous demolition exercises, she expressed hope that authorities would consider the welfare of vulnerable residents and establish a relocation support fund for affected persons.

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Dr Zanetor further urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies across the country to enforce regulations on encroachment on state lands to prevent future displacement of settlers.

She also stressed the need for greater public education on land ownership and regulations governing the acquisition and development of lands.

“I certainly would hope that in this process, following stakeholder engagement, a fund will be set aside for relocation, especially for the vulnerable and the indigenous people,” she added.

Meanwhile, Oboade Notse King Professor Odaifio Welentsi III demanded proper documentation to enable chiefs to clearly demarcate the affected area and distinguish stool lands from government lands ahead of any possible demolition exercise.



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